Aarhus, which has been named the Culture City for Europe for 2017, is buzzing with excitement as Jam Link Intl. gets ready to host the 2017 Bob Marley Tribute Concert at Voxhall on February 4^th. After having a successful 2016, where most, if not all its events were considered the best of its kind, Jam Link Intl. is promising a Bob Marley Concert like no other.

The team has contracted Roots Riders, which is arguably the best Bob Marley cover band in Europe, to headline the show. They will be backing Mitchell Brunings, a well-known, loved and respected Bob Marley cover artist.

As they have always done, Jam Link Intl. will have a pre-show: featuring a performance by acoustic solo artist Katinka, an interactive Bob Marley / Reggae presentation, Marley coffee tasting, poetry reading and art an exhibition. Additionally, there will be an after party, which will be held at V58. Music at the after party will be provided by Riddim Fex and Ida I.

For additional information, such as ticket price, schedule etc. visit the official FB event page by clicking here.

Burundian gospel artist, now based in Sweden, JiJi Seven, has just released a single from his album, “He Knows Me.” Though the project was distributed last year, the artist has been taking his time sharing and promoting each track individually. “I want to please him” is the most recent song to be publicized off the record.

The reggae track, which was produced by JiJi Seven, is one of the more powerful numbers on the LP. The things that automatically stands out to listeners after hearing this tune are: his masterful vocal delivery, his overall performance on the roots reggae rhythm (which is quite impressive considering he is not Jamaican) and of course his firm commitment to his faith. Several secular DJs have added the song to their rotation despite it being in the gospel genre.

. “I want to please him” was just added to YouTube and the entire album, “He Knows Me” is available for download from all digital music store.

Morgan Heritage releases their new single from their upcoming album, due out this spring. ‘Reggae Night’ sees keyboardist DreZion playing a featured role alongside the Morgan Heritage Family. The track is the second single off the upcoming album behind ‘Selah,’ and the first of 2017.

Inspired by the great Jimmy Cliff song, ‘Reggae Night’ is a feel-good song co-produced by featured artist DreZion. The track can be streamed and downloaded from any of the major digital music platforms: http://smarturl.it/ReggaeNight

With Kingston’s designation as a Creative City of Music by UNESCO in 2015, the Reggae Month Committee made the decision to produce this year’s staging of Reggae Month under the theme “Reggae Mecca”. For the last two years, the association has been advancing the discussions on the importance of assuming the nation’s rightful ownership of the music as an indigenous product of Jamaica with the most recent theme in 2016 of “Reggae Mekyah”.

Playing on the popular moniker “mecca” the activities will include the signature Reggae Wednesdays in Mandela Park, Half Way Tree beginning with a tribute to Dennis Brown entitled Di Root.  Popular artists will celebrate the crown Prince with songs of their own and his catalogue in a three hour packed show beginning at 6:30 pm on Wednesday February 1, 2017. As usual the show is free to the public.

On Sunday January 29 the month activities will receive its usual blessings with a Church Service in Trench Town at the Praise City International with special performances from Mary Isaacs, Ibo Cooper, Nexus and URIM 7 beginning at 10:00 am.

Reggae Month was officially declared On January 9^th 2008 by the then Governor General of Jamaica. This was done to highlight and celebrate the impact of the musical genre on the country’s social, cultural and economic development. Additionally, the birthdays of two of Jamaica’s and Reggae Music’s late icons are commemorated during the month of February:  The late Dennis Brown also known as the ‘Crown Prince of Reggae’, is celebrated on February 1, while the late Robert Nesta ‘Bob’ Marley, the renowned ‘King of Reggae’ is celebrated on February 6.